US EditionKonecny, Zegras Score in 2nd Period, Help Rally Flyers to a 4-1 Win over the Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers overcame an early deficit with four goals, including key scores by Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras, improving their playoff standing in the Eastern Conference.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Philadelphia, with Konecny and Zegras scoring in the second period.
- The Capitals led early when Ryan Leonard scored off a pass from Alex Ovechkin at 4:23 of the first period, highlighting the rarity of the Flyers' comeback.
- On a swift second-period sequence, Tippett intercepted a pass, eluded Wilson, and teamed with Zegras for a 2-on-0 goal, creating momentum.
- Washington has lost four of its last five games and is tied with Philadelphia at 71 points, both sitting seven points behind Boston.
- A 4-on-4 Drysdale goal and Tippett's empty-netter with 1:03 left secured the win, with Sam Ersson stopping 21 shots for the Flyers.
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Travis Konecny scores on his birthday as Flyers pick up a chippy 4-1 win over Capitals
Konecny, who turned 29 on Wednesday, scored his 24th goal of the season to match his total from last season. Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett, and Jamie Drysdale also scored.
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Konecny, Zegras score in 2nd period, help rally Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Capitals
Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras scored in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1.
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